Summary
This is probably a Marconiphone Type V2A, by Marconi Company, England, in about 1923.
Tuning this radio required the insertion of two types of components - range blocks and regenerator units - that gave the wavelength range for the chosen station. These components were then adjusted for finer tuning.
For even better reception, the temperature of the valves was monitored by looking through the portholes in the front.
In July 1923, the Federal Government in Melbourne brought in the 'sealed set' concept for controlling radio broadcasting. The owner of a radio had to pay an annual licence fee of ten shillings to the Government, and a further annual fee to the radio station of choice. The owner's set was then set and sealed so that it could receive only the broadcasts of that particular station. However, resourceful enthusiasts soon found ways to circumvent these restrictions and after about a year the sealed set scheme was abandoned.
Physical Description
Wooden case.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from R. J. Moss, 13 Dec 1968
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Overall Dimensions
338 mm (Length), 198 mm (Width), 258 mm (Height)
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Part Dimensions
177 mm (Length), 94 mm (Width), 19 mm (Height)
Dimensions of Range Block (Part No.3).
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Part Dimensions
177 mm (Length), 94 mm (Width), 20 mm (Height)
Dimensions of Range Block (Part No.5).
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Part Dimensions
119 mm (Length), 93 mm (Width), 26 mm (Height)
Dimensions of Regenerator Unit (Part No.8).
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Part Dimensions
119 mm (Length), 94 mm (Width), 25 mm (Height)
Dimensions of Regenerator Unit (Part No.9).
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